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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 282,407.73, 423,521.87 and 92,824.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 282,407.73, 423,521.87 and 92,824.35 is: 139,207.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    282,407.73 : 423,521.87 = 92,824.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    282,407.73/423,521.87 = 92,824.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    282,407.73x = 423,521.87 × 92,824.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    282,407.73x = 39,313,141,829.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 39,313,141,829.41/282,407.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139,207.03

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